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I rolled out of camp on Saturday morning a little after eight. There were blue skies, the sun was reflecting off the peaks, and I was finally on my bike. Photo: Simon Hartt

Biking the Going-to-the-Sun-Road

The seed was planted a few years ago when my dad and I rode our motorcycles into Glacier National Park. As we followed the two-lane ...

Simon Hartt July 15, 2014

Young boy looking at the campfire grill covered in hotdogs and brats coving over the fire.

Camping With Kids

Camping with kids isn’t really relaxing. Let’s admit that from the beginning. Tent camping, which frames my experiences so far as a parent, is a ...

Amy McCaffree July 12, 2014

Steve Gleason and Scott Fujita en route to Machu Pichu. Photo courtesy of Team Gleason

Team Gleason: No White Flags in the Fight Against ALS

At almost 8,000 feet above sea level, the trek to Machu Pichu is difficult even for the fittest of tourists. But in 2013, a special ...

Out There Outdoors July 5, 2014

Enjoying the shop ride on the way to Slate Creek Brewery. Photo courtesy of Terra Sport

Join Your Local Bike Shop For a Ride

Local bike shops do more than sell and repair bicycles. Many shops host one or more shop rides. Almost all are no drop, meaning you ...

Hank Greer July 5, 2014

OTM Editor Derrick Knowles doing what he loves most, hiking.

Safety Karma

Despite my best intentions to avoid unwanted attention from the law, I got pulled over twice this past month while enjoying the outdoors. The first ...

Derrick Knowles July 4, 2014

Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout. Photo: Holly Weiler

Hike to Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout in Mount Spokane State Park

Summer is a great time to hike or mountain bike to the summit of Quartz Mountain and see the historic fire lookout.

Holly Weiler July 4, 2014

The possibilities for arranging our daily lives in a way that maximizes enjoyment of the remarkable number of outdoor recreation opportunities we have so close at hand is only limited by our own creativity.

Summer Adventure Close to Home

I use to make a list of outdoor trips I wanted to do each year. Sometime in the middle of winter, my vitamin D deficient ...

Derrick Knowles June 19, 2014

Paddling the calm water. Photo courtesy of Stillwater SUP

Making Fun Their 9 to 5: 3 Outdoor Businesses that Call the Inland NW Home

For those who are lucky enough to call the Inland Northwest home, life entails a fantastic four-season climate, complete with lakes, rivers, mountains and a ...

Brad Naccarato June 11, 2014

"The closest I ever came to Dumpster diving was a direct result of my brain trying to outsmart me. "

Fuel for Thought: Eat to Keep Your Brain Working

Nutrition advice, from expert Ammi Midstokke, to fuel your brain and body and avoid bonking during intense exercise.

Ammi Midstokke June 8, 2014